Our Physician
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Dr. Meena Malhotra, M.D.Board Certified in Internal Medicine, |
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| Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine, 2001 Member, Amercian Board of Bariatric Medicine, ABBM 2009 (Certification Exam) |
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| Primary Specialty | Internal Medicine, Bariatric Medicine (Weight loss without surgery)
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| Medical School | GSVM Medical College, India in 1995 with Valedictorian Honors | |
| Internship and Residency | St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Illinois in 2001 with Salutatorian Honors | |
| Memberships | American College of Physicians
American Medical Association American Society of Bariatric Physicians, 2009. |
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Her favorite aspect of the physician-patient relationship is collaborating with her patients to maintain their good health. She believes in sharing knowledge with patients, so they become empowered to make lifestyle changes and improve their health. Please refer to the testimonials at http://www.healncure.com/testimonials about the difference she has made in patient's lives. Including patient who lost 40+ pounds in 6 months and has greatly improved his health, while eliminating the number of medications he was taking for various chronic problems. She started many initiatives including PillBox review which has been quite helpful to patients in understanding their medications. She believes that building trust by taking the time to listen to her patients' concerns and needs is an important component of patient care. Sometimes her patients affectionately call her Dr. M&M. She has a special interest in preventive care and patient education. As a service in the area of community patient education, she is also available to participate in community services and speak on Community Health Topics with prior schedule. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her family. |
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Doctor's Continuing Medical Education
| Date | Topic | Institution | Location |
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| May 16, 2009 | Early Disease Detection and Prevention: Entering the Era of Personalized Medicine | University of Chicago, Division of Biological Sciences | Chicago, IL |
| April 16, 2008 | Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Primary Care Initiative for Improved Diagnoses and Outcomes | The Chatam Institiute | Rosemont, IL |
| September 13, 2004 | Understanding Targeted Biologic Therapies in the Treatment of HER2 – Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine | Gadsden, AL |
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Caring for North Chicago Suburbs areas - Glenview, Northbrook, Wilmette, Deerfield, Winnetka, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Kenilworth, Northfield and Glencoe.
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Offering weight loss program through bariatric medicine without bariatric surgery
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Board Certified Internists, world class Internal Medicine Physicians and ABBM certified bariatrician
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Providing Leading edge Comprehensive Personalized Quality care.
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Treating patients with Professionalism, Trust, Respect, Courtesy and Dignity.